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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.95, 1,584.18 and 623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.95, 1,584.18 and 623.99 is: 861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.95 : 1,584.18 = 623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.95/1,584.18 = 623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.95x = 1,584.18 × 623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.95x = 988,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,512.48/1,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.11

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